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Noblesville Explosion Leads to Emergency Advisory

NOBLESVILLE, INDIANA, AUG 7 – Authorities declared a hazmat emergency after a chemical explosion at a water treatment facility, with one minor injury reported and ongoing air quality testing by hazmat crews.

  • On Aug. 8, 2025, the Noblesville Fire Department ordered residents to shelter in place after a suspected chemical explosion at 835 Wayne Street. Firefighters believe this is a chemical incident and remain on scene.
  • Firefighters believe this was a suspected chemical explosion, and hazmat crews are testing the air quality, prompting the shelter-in-place order.
  • Residents within the area between Wayne and Clinton Streets, or 8th and 10th Streets, were asked to shelter in place, and one person suffered minor injuries.
  • Indiana American Water temporarily shut down its downtown Noblesville water treatment plant, but investigators reported no disruption to water service.
  • Updates at mid-afternoon showed the shelter-in-place was still in effect at 2:25 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, and an all-clear was announced at 3:14 p.m. Thursday.
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13 WTHR broke the news in Indianapolis, United States on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
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